US Bridges

Church Street over M.I.D. Lateral #2

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 1 MI N/O SR 132 · Structure no. 38C0286

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,678
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Street over M.I.D. Lateral #2 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Church Street over M.I.D. Lateral #2 in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 105 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,678 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,197 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesChurch Street
CrossesM.I.D. Lateral #2
Location1 MI N/O SR 132
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.6527, -120.90271
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,678 (2016)
Projected traffic4,197 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Church Street over M.I.D. Lateral #2 built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Church Street over M.I.D. Lateral #2 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Church Street over M.I.D. Lateral #2 carry?

About 3,678 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Church Street over M.I.D. Lateral #2?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Church Street over M.I.D. Lateral #2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.